Serving 181 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Peakview School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 181 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: PEAKVIEW SCHOOL's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Walsenburg, CO, covering approximately 1,369.3 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 26 miles and the furthest edge reaching 41.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Peakview School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Peakview School's student population of 181 students has declined by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
181 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 21-year historical data
School Rankings
Peakview School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Peakview School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1494 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 21-year historical data
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Hispanic
53%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 21-year historical data
White
41%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.4%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 21-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peakview School's ranking?
Peakview School is ranked #1494 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Peakview School often compared to?
Peakview Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like La Veta Elementary School, Gardner Valley School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Peakview School?
181 students attend Peakview School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Peakview School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Peakview School?
Peakview School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Peakview School offer ?
Peakview School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Peakview School part of?
Peakview School is part of Huerfano School District Re-1.
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